TKOs  (Turn-Key Observatories)

Copyright 2002
Meridian Controls
Corporation

Meridian Controls Corporation’s TKO is a modern observing system provided complete - installed, tested and guaranteed by our staff with all the components needed for pointing and tracking by local or remote control.

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Outside of TKO

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Inside view solar panels


Meridian TKO
Turn-Key Observation System

   ● Wireless encoded data link for automated
         observatory
   ● Computer controlled enclosure operation via
         universal serial bus (USB) and manual
         controls
   ● Power conditioning circuitry built in for
         lightning strike and surge protection
   ● Observatory opening/closing time less
         than 1 minute
   ● Solar powered system operates via
         regulated charger deep cycle 12V system
   ● Complete system integration using custom
         software
   ● System is 100% compliant to ACL
         (Astronomical Command L anguage)
         and is compatible with NASA/JPL/
         Telescopes In Education (TIE) networked
         telescopes
   ● One year warranty on all parts and labor

   Also Includes:
   ■ Paramount ME Automated Telescope Mount
   ■ Professional astronomy Software Suite
   ■ 14” Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube
   ■ SBIG ST-9E CCD Camera
   ■ On-Site Service
 

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PO Box 839
1085 2nd Street
Berthoud, CO 80513

Phone: 877-295-9797
Fax: 530-325-7700
ttm@meridiancontrols.com